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Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Jean-Michel Rouylou, Head of Enterprise Market and Broadband-ST Engineering iDirect, an over 20-year veteran in the global energy markets.  We discuss the role satellite technology plays in key energy markets like oil and gas, among others.    

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 October 2022 – Yau Chyong Lim, Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) of MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”), was recognised by the Asia Pacific Satellite Communications Council (“APSCC”), with the 2022 Satellite Executive of the Year in the Asia Pacific award at the 2022 APSCC Awards Ceremony in Seoul, South Korea yesterday. The award recognises outstanding leadership achievements by an industry executive and lasting impact from those achievements in the satellite and space industry.

Los Angeles, Calif., October 6, 2022 – The Switch today announces the appointment of esports broadcasting expert and former competitive gamer JD Wu as Director of Business Development Esports. Wu, who previously held several senior broadcasting roles with Riot Games, will take the strategic lead on The Switch’s continued expansion into esports in the newly created position, further building its live production and global video delivery services business.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, September 20, 2022--At the IBC 2022 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with David Treadway, Chairman of the Board of iKO Media Group--an end-to-end media service provider for broadcasters and content owners. IKO MG provides tailor-made solutions focused on our customer needs through dedicated service to a wide range of global and local networks.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, September 20, 2022--At the IBC 2022 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Cristi Damian, VP-Business Development, Comtech Satellite Network Technologies on the new products they are highlighting at the show.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, September 20, 2022--At the IBC 2022 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Jorg Rockstroh, Director of Business Development, WORK Microwave on the new Virtual Ground Stations product.

Hong Kong, September 9, 2022--Satellite operator ABS, announced today that Amit Somani has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will assume duties starting on October 10, 2022. Somani brings over 25 years of experience as an operational and strategic leader in the information and communications technology space, with valuable experience as a senior executive in the satellite communications sector.

Boston, Mass., September 6, 2022--Anokiwave, Inc., a provider of highly integrated IC and Active Antenna based solutions for millimeter-wave (mmW) markets, today announced the latest addition to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Ian Gresham to the position of Chief Systems Architect. Gresham will report directly to Chief Executive Officer, Robert Donahue.

Paris, France, September 5, 2022 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announces the appointment of Laurence Delpy as General Manager of the Video Business Unit and Cyril Dujardin as General Manager of the Connectivity Business Unit. These two appointments are at the core of Eutelsat’s telecom pivot, which will be further strengthened by the combination of Eutelsat and OneWeb announced in July.

by Elisabeth Tweedie

Los Angeles, September 5, 2022--You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to recognize that the space and satellite industries are predominantly a male enclave.  According to data from the United Nations, “the number of women employed in the international space industry represents just 20-22% of the workforce, roughly the same proportion as 30 years ago.”  The difference is, that now women are becoming more visible.  30 years ago, when I joined Hughes, industry conference rooms were a sea of dark suits, alleviated by the odd splash of color, from the few women in the industry that were senior or important enough to attend conferences.  Things have changed.